In: Accounting
Multiple-Step Income Statement
On March 31, 20Y4, the balances of the accounts appearing in the
ledger of Danns Furnishings Company, a furniture wholesaler, are as
follows:
Accumulated Depreciation—Building | $719,700 | Merchandise Inventory | $990,300 | |
Administrative Expenses | 556,350 | Notes Payable | 255,350 | |
Building | 2,574,200 | Office Supplies | 19,750 | |
Cash | 181,050 | Salaries Payable | 7,900 | |
Cost of Merchandise Sold | 3,855,900 | Sales | 6,304,000 | |
Interest Expense | 9,900 | Selling Expenses | 709,950 | |
Kathy Melman, Capital | 1,620,550 | Store Supplies | 89,700 | |
Kathy Melman, Drawing | 176,150 |
a. Prepare a multiple-step income statement for the year ended March 31, 20Y4.
Danns Furnishings Company | ||
Income Statement | ||
For the Year Ended March 31, 20Y4 | ||
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Gross profit | $fill in the blank 6181def41049031_5 | |
Expenses: | ||
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Total expenses | fill in the blank 6181def41049031_10 | |
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Other expense: | ||
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b. What is a major advantage of the multiple-step income statement over the single-step income statement?